The Model Yachtsman: Volume 2, Number 6 – September 1929

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Several important changes are pending in 7’H2 MODEL YACHTSMAN, but we are unable to give particulars of these at the moment. time we ask readers to assist us In the meanto raise our circulation. It is a difficult thing to improve or even maintain our magazine, and we need the help of all our readers. expenditure further SR Ac W. Littlejohn who is re- AT se sae Mr. A. SL by sponsible for ‘“‘White Heather.” The new design should be a very good boat and popular amongst eS 10-rater a Championship. With the increasing number and improved calibre of our International rivals, the We shall new Every improvement means so it is obviously to the interest of everyone of magazine along. our readers to help the Tue Eprror, te British Championship seemed of the opinion that they would have liked another day’s sailing, but the M.Y.A. Council’s idea in arranging things as they did was to endeavour to assure Britain having her best boat and man available for the British ee were eliminated ale The Gosport Meeting of 1929 is now a thing of the past, and it can fairly be described as the best that has ever been held. Some competitors who eS EDITORIAL. 98 The Model Yachtsman. THE September 1929 MODEL YACHTING ASSOCIATION’S GOSPORT REGATTA. The most important event in the model yachtsman’s calendar is the annual regatta at which the British A-class Championship Races are sailed. and International As is well-known, the winner of the British Race has the additional honour of representing Britain in the ensuing International Races against the picked representatives of other nations. This year’s International Races formed the seventh of the present series and the foreign entries numbered no less than five. Last year there were 32 entries for the British Championship, but this year cnly 19 were received. The quality of the yachts, however, more than atoned for the reduced entry. It was a great pity, nevertheless, that neither Ireland or Scotland were represented on this occasion. The only entry from outside England and Wales was “Miss South Africa,’ from the Durban Model Yacht Club. Owing to the smaller number of entrants, it was unnecessary to sail the competitors in the British Championship in fleets. At the same time, the number and calibre of the foreign models entered for the international contest made it most essential that efficient steps should be taken to ensure the winner of the British Championship being our best boat and man, In order to ensure this, the Council of the M.Y.A. decided to devote the first two of the four days allocated to the British Race to a Preliminary Round in which each boat should meet each of her rivals, and that after that all but eight boats should be eliminated. During the remaining two days it was arranged to hold three rounds among the eight finalists. As each of these eight yachts would then have met four times during the competition, it was felt that a conclusive result must be obtained, and that the winner would then have earned the honour of carrying the British Colours in the International. BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. The entrants for the British Championship were : “Gloria IT” (A. J. Hugo, South London M.Y.C.), “Folly IL” (A. Reade, Gosport M.Y.C.), “* Fantasia’’ (H. C. Rollason, Solent M.Y.C., Southsea), ** Little Nell”? (A. Jones, Gosport M.Y.C.), ‘‘ The Limit’ (R. Lance, Gosport M.Y.C.), “Shannon” (H. G. Pyne, Solent M.Y.C.), “Jean” (W. Baker, Gosport M.Y.C.), “Pat” (T. Powell, M.Y.S.A., Kensington), “‘Iolanda II” (W. Shell, Solent M.Y.C.), ‘‘ Marguerite’ (C. Averay Jones, Bristol M.Y.C.), “‘ Doris” (G. S. Walker, Gosport M.Y.C.), ** Twinkle’ (Len Smart, Cardiff M.Y.C.), ‘‘ Miss South Africa’? (R. Perrin Cole, Durban M.Y.C., skipper C. Drown), “‘ Modesty” (R. Fairey, Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A.), ‘‘ Albicn” (A. Harvey and W. J. Daniels, Serpentine M.Y.C.), “Maybe” (W. R. McPherson, Gosport M.Y.C.), “Truant” (J. T. Jenkins, Bristol M.Y.C.), “‘ Vi’’ (F. Borkett, Eastbourne M.Y.C.), “Maureen” (Rev. C. Holland, Gosport M.Y.C.). The Preliminary Round of the British Championship was commenced at 10.15 a.m. on July 29. The only non-starter was “ Modesty” (R. Fairey, Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A.). In the absence of the Mayor, Alderman B. A: Kent, the competitors were started by Alderman E. W. Lapthorn, J.P. There was a fine, whole-sail westerly wind, giving a beat and a run. Racing was under the control of Mr. Cuthbert G. Paine as 0.0.D. Captain F. W. Lazell had been appointed as Assistant O.0.D., but as he was unable to attend until later in the meeting, Mr. E. E. Marshall stepped into the breach. Organisation was even better than in previous years and everything went most smoothly. Conditions could not have been better and an excellent day’s sailing resulted with many close finishes. The Preliminary Round was completed the following day, and there was again a good westerly breeze which veered to the 8.W. and freshened somewhat as the day wore on. At the finish it was found that two yachts had tied for eighth place. As both had won the same number of windward boards, the matter could only have been settled by sailing an extra windward board. Mr. A. Jones, of the Gosport M.Y.C., however, very sportingly withdrew “Little Nell.” last year’s International winner, which allowed “‘ Maureen ”’ to qualify for the final eight. The eight finalists accordingly were :—‘‘ Albion ” 72 points, ““The Limit” 68, “Folly IT’ 64, “Twinkle” 64, “‘Iolanda IT” 62, “ Pat ’’ 53, ‘“‘ Shannon” 45, and ** Maureen” 44. The failure of “Jean” to qualify came as a surprise, as she is a pretty new model from Mr. J. G. Feltwell’s board, and she has Mr. W. Baker, one of our smartest sailors, as a skipper. One can only surmise that this model has not yet found her proper form. Another boat which we expected to see in the final eight was ‘‘ Miss South Africa,”’ a sister to “ Pat,” but hailing from the Southern Hemisphere. One can only express regret, as she is a very wellbuilt craft, and it was a sporting effort on the part of the Durban M.Y.C. to send her to participate in the British Races. ‘ In the evening a meeting was held at the Crown Hotel, at which Eng.-Captain A. Turner gave a most interesting lecture. Mr. W. J. Daniels also spoke and a very instructive discussion followed. The first round of the Final was sailed on July 31, on a day of storm and rain. There was a full gale from the W.S.W. Most yachts started the morning with second suits, but a few of the wiser ones sported their thirds. Under such conditions, the display rs er September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. $9 given by “ Folly II’ was particularly creditable, as On August 1, in the early morning, it was blowing she is five years old and one of the smaller boats. Her capital showing must be ascribed to the skilful handling of her skipper, Mr. Locke, and also to her snug rig. When many of the others were yawning wildly, ‘* Folly’ was always in control and on her quite as hard but had veered to west dead down the lake. Under these conditions the Sailing Com- course. ‘‘ Albion” was also very well sailed and showed splendid form to windward. In the first heat “‘Iolanda’s’’ mast went by the board in a heavy squall, but a spare one was soon shipped. We noticed ‘* Twinkle” during one slam planing, like a 10-rater down wind and throwing clouds of spray from her bows. In the afternoon the wind increased still more and all boats came out under storm sails. Even then, many cf the models were overpowered at times. * Albion” and “ Folly’? continued to do well and increased their lead. ‘‘ Pat” also sailed excellently and gradually came up from fifth place. ‘‘ The Limit,”’ whilst not doing too well on points, sailed some remarkabiy good boards. During the last few heats, things were very lively indeed, and conditions reminded one of 1923, when competitors were drenched to the skin at the leeward end of the late. In the last heat of the round ** Twinkle ”’ lost her mast when she fouled ‘** The Limit.” On completion of the round, as conditions were so bad, racing was concluded for the day. This left two complete rounds to be sailed the following day. At this point, “* Albion” was still in the lead with a score of 96 points, whilst “ Folly IL” lay second with 88 and “ Twinkle” third with 77. mittee decided to shorten the Final by cutting out one complete round. There was a tremendous sea at the leeward end of the lake, which knocked the life out of the boats. Gradually, however, the wind eased up, but never enough for competitors to change up into second suits and storm sails were carried throughout. ‘“‘Iolanda’’ was again in trouble~and broke her boom, and there were a number of minor mishaps, but otherwise the boats came through very well. The feature of the day’s sailing was again the splendid windward work of ** Albion.” ‘“ Folly’ fell from grace, but “* Pat” continued to do well and steadily improved her position. ‘‘Twinkle’’ also showed up well at times. Eventually “‘ Albion” ran out an easy winner, her position being unassailable several heats before the conclusion of the match. ‘Folly II” and ‘“‘ Pat” tied for second place, but this was awarded to “ Folly,’’ as she had taken more weather boards. ‘** Twinkle ’’ was fourth, ‘‘ Iolanda II” fifth. “ Albion’s”*> win was thoroughly well-deserved. a popular one and Throughout the various conditions of the Championship, she showed herself superior on all points of sailing, especially to weather. The Preliminary Round was sailed in a nice wholesail breeze and the Finals in a gale of wind, and it was all straightforward sailing. THE COMPETITORS IN THE BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP. 100 The Model Yachtsman. During the evening a smoking concert was held at the Crown Hotel. The chair was taken by Alderman Lapthorn, and the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman Windlebank, the foreign Challengers and British Defender were the guests of the M.Y.A. At the concert the British Championship Cup (which was presented to the Association this year by the President, James Herbert Scrutton, Esq.), and prizes won during the Championship, were presented by Mrs. H. B. Tucker, wife of the chairman of the M.Y.A. In replying to the toast of his health, the Chairman of the M.Y.A., Mr. H. B. Tucker, mentioned that owing to the pressure of his other work for the sport of model yachting, he would be unable to stand for re-election next year. A very excellent concert was given and a most enjoyable evening spent. Full scores for the British Championship are given below. SCORE SHEET FOR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP Yacht. “Gloria IT.” “Folly IL.” ‘Fantasia’ “Little Nell’ “The Limit” “Shannon” “Jean” “Pat” *Tolanda II.” “Marguerite” “Doris” Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. otal Position 1l 31 12 33 14> 21 24 25 12 28 32 7 23 — 16 — — 14 16+ — 25 20 23 104 £0’ 23 29 20 22 32 30 — 24 — — 15 21 — 19 13 14 ——–— 28 11 — — 2nd £§$4 44 retired 82 82 34 104 3rd 95 Sth 324 “Twinkle” 33. ‘Miss South Africa” 20 31 14 16 — 20 — 100 34 4th “Albion” *“Maybe” 34 11 38 21 24 — — 125 32 Ist — 29 — A be ll 22 — — 33 “Modesty” “Truant”’ ‘‘“Maureen”’ 4 19 ScrATCHED. 7 25 8 OO Il 82 INTERNATIONAL RACES. As Mr. Marshall was recalled to town and Captain Lazell had now arrived in Gosport, the latter took over the duties of Asst. O.0.D. The entrants for this year’s International Races were ‘‘ Hortensia III ” (Mcns. de Wachter, skippered by her designer Mons. Heydt, of the Antwerp M.Y.C., Belgium), ““Emmy” (Herr Avenarius, skippered by Herr Emil Zwalgun, Deutcher SeglerBund, Germany), ‘‘ Argo II”? (Mons. A. Autoniac, skippered by Mons. Jacques Sottas, Paris M.Y.C., France), “ Bostonia III’ (Rhode Island Miniature Y.C., U.S.A.), “ Albion” (Messrs. Daniels and Harvey, Serpentine M.Y.C., Britain) and a Latvian yacht. The latter was unfortunately scratched. By mutual agreement it was decided to sail four rounds per day, and an early start was accordingly made on August 3. In spite of this, only one round was completed before Iunch, and eventually the September 1929 day’s programme was curtailed to three rounds. The weather was excellent and there was a fine 8.S.W. breeze, in which all competitors could carry their full suits. It was apparent from the start that the real struggle for first place would be between ** Bostonia ’> and ‘* Albion,’ whilst the other three boats were a sort of second division and having a battle amongst themselves. At the same time, the French, German and Belgian yachts were by no means despicable opponents and at times robbed the leaders. “* Argo” made a number of points in this way. “ Albion” gradually went to the front, but ** Bostonia ’’ hung on gamely and at times outsailed her particularly down wind. Towards the end of the day the wind lightened away. and * Emmy,” the German boat which had been last worked into third position, finishing the day by taking the points each way from ‘“ Bostonia.” Scores then stood :—* Albion ”’ 47, “‘ Bostonia ”’ 37, “‘ Emmy ” 25, “ Argo” 23, “ Hortensia ” 18. In the evening a dinner was held at the Crown Hotel, at which the Mayor of Gosport (Alderman B. A. Kent) entertained the officials of the M.Y.A., and International Competitors. A number of good speeches were made during the evening, particularly that of Father Besant, who proposed the toast of the M.Y.A., and a very excellent musical programme was given. At the start of the second day’s racing there was a moderate breeze from the west by north. Conditions seemed to suit “ Bostonia,” and she sailed very well and picked up several points on ** Albion.” “Emmy ” also did well and drew ten points ahead of * Argo,” which was then lying fourth. ‘‘ Hortensia’ also did well and drew level with * Argo.” Mons. Heydt, having a badly inflamed eye, was unable to sail his boat and Mr. Tom Willey, of the Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A., accordingly assisted Mons. de Wachter. Mr. Steinberger also assisted the French craft. During the afternoon the wind backed to west by south, giving a dead beat up the lake, and increased considerably. These conditions seemed to suit ‘“‘Argo”’’ and she immediately started to improve her position, whilst “Emmy” fell back considerably. “*‘ Albion” revelled in the weather work and increased her lead considerably. Four rounds were got through during the day and the scores then stood :—“ Albion ”’ 115, ‘* Bostonia ”’ 96, * Argo” 66, “ Emmy” 43, “ Hortensia” 42. Conditions on August 6, which was the final day of the International Races, were very bad. There was a heavy 8.8.W. wind, which caused all competitors to carry their small suits, whilst a continuous downpour of rain wetted competitors, officials and spectators to the skin. From the start, ** Albion’ continued to increase her lead, and her great power undoubtedly told in her favour. ‘‘Bostonia,”’ which is a far less powerful craft, at times, had all she wanted, but she was capitally handled. ‘* Argo”? seemed to like the conditions, and did very well, particularly down wind, ** Albion ”’ being several times compelled to cede the points to the French yacht. “Emmy” and September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. 101 A table of the principal dimensions of the competitors is also given below. Figures are not always a reliable guide and a few remarks on the craft may not be out of place. *“* Albion”’ is a very typical Daniels boat, goodlooking and excelling in windward work. Her best point of sailing is to weather in a hard blow. In light winds she is probably not as fast as the celebrated ‘‘ Crusader,” which secured the Cup for Mr. Scot Freeman in 1924-5, but is far faster in anything from a whole-sail breeze upwards. ‘* Bostonia ”’ is by far the most dangerous challenger we have ever had over here. She is not such a powerful craft as her dimensions might lead one to believe. Reaching in a moderate wind is her fastest point of sailing. ‘** Argo”’ is a boat of rather peculiar model, but she is powerful and proved steady down wind in heavy weather. She is a great advance on previous French Challengers. ‘*Emmy”’ has fine ends and has not the power to carry her sail in heavy winds. She was very well finished, but her sails handicapped her considerably. **ALBION” (Britain. ) Winner of International Races. “* Hortensia ’’ were considerably overcanvassed, and gave their skippers much trouble as they were over- powered and ran wild. Some very exciting boards were sailed. By lunch time the destination of the Yachting Monthly Cup was practically settled, as * Albion ”’ only required a single point to make her position unassailable. During the afternoon, “ Bostonia”’ did very well and picked up a few points on “ Albion,” but her effort was too late. At the end of the round, as * Albion’ and “* Bostonia’’ were certain to take first and second positions, and “ Argo” third, the match was closed. The scores were as under: SCORE SHEET FOR INTERNATIONAL RACES Sate Mon. Tes. Total. Albion” Yacht. 47 68 35 150 *“Bostonia LIT” yi 59 27 123 “Argo IT” 23 33 V7 73 “Kmmy” 25 18 10 53 *“‘Hortensia III.” 18 24 9 51 *“BOSTONIA III” (U.S.A.) Runner-up in International Races. 102 _ The Model ‘“‘Hortensia III” has possibly the prettiest hull among the foreign representatives, being a sweet round boat. Her fin and skeg were out of line, probably owing to a fall she had. ** Argo’ and ‘ Hortensia ’’ were planked models and others bread-and-butter construction. PARTICULARS OF INTERNATIONAL September 1929 One of the Rev. C. Holland’s troop cf Sea Scouts acted as score steward and performed his duties admirably, and other scouts were of great use in various capacities during the Regatta. The photographs illustrating this article are by Mr. C. N. Forge, Hon. Secretary, M.Y.A., to whom we are indebted for their use. Further photographs of the Regatta will appear COMPETITORS. “ALBION” Yachtsman. (Designed and built by W. J. Daniels) in our October issue. L.0.A. 75.5 ins. L.W.L. .. 47.52 ins. Beam on L.W.L. 13.6 ins. Q.B. Penalty 0.61 ins. Displacement 40.41 lbs. S.A. 1821] sq. ins. *“BOSTONIA IIT’ (Designed and built by John Black.) L.0.A. 75.25 ins. L.W.L Beam on L.W.L. 13.6 ins. Displacement 42.8 lbs. “ARGO IT’ .. 46.15 ins. Q.B. Penalty 0.9 ins. —8.A. 1888 sq. ins. (Designed and built by R. Autonac) L.O.A. .. 72.0 ins. L.W.L. .. 48.75 ins. Beam on L.W.L. 12.4 ins. Q.B. Penalty 0.58 ins. Displacement 42.75 lbs. S.A. 1703 sq. ins. -“EMMY” (Designed and built by Herr Roloff) L.O.A. .. 76.4 ins. L.W.L. … 48.2 ins. Beam on L.W.L. 14.4ins. Q.B. Penalty .. Nil Displacement 45 Ibs. S.A. 1750 sq. ins. “HORTENSIA IT” Heydat) L.O.A. . (Designed and built by Mons. 71.2 ins. Beam on L.W.L. 13.4ins. Displacement 38.25 lbs. L.W.L. 45.5 ins. Q.B. Penalty 1.0 ins. S.A. 1825 sq. ins. Generally speaking the foreign entrants were by far the most formidable that we have ever had. As conditions at the lakeside were so bad, the presentation of the Yachting Monthly International Cup and prizes was not held at the lakeside, but a little later at the Crown Hotel. The ceremony was performed by the Mayoress, Mrs. Kent. The Mayor, in his address, said that he hoped to see everyone back at Gosport in a year’s time. The chairman of the M.Y.A. congratulated the foreign competitors on their repeated efforts to win the Cup and invited them to try again next year. In conclusion, an acknowledgment must be made to those gentlemen who gave their services in various capacities. Mr. Forge (Hon. Secretary, M.Y.A.), Alderman E. W. Lapthorn, and Mr. Halliday (Hon. Secretary of the Gosport M.Y.C.) were primarily responsible for the preliminary arrangements, which were admirable. Mr. G. C. Paine acted as 0.0.D. throughout the meeting, and had the services of Mr. E. E. Marshall and Captain Lazell as Assistant Officers of the Day during the British Championship and International Races respectively. Messrs. Davey, Arberry, Feltwell, A. Jones Kimber and Commdr. Behenna, R.N., acted as umpires. Messrs. Steinberger, Williams and Reade as judges and starters. “EMMY” (Germany). GOSPORT REGATTA FUND. Since the last list published the following donations have been received :— V. V. Graae, Esq. £10 10s., Anon. £2 2s. Od., P. A. Watney, Esq., £2 2s. Od., Anon. £2, W. M. Carpenter, Esq., £2, C. E. Nicholson, Esq., £2, Surbiton M.Y.C. £1 1s. Od., Bristol M.Y.C. £1 1s. Od., Portsmouth M.Y.C. £1 Is. 0d., Derby M. Y.C. £1 Is.:0d., A. W. Brock, Esq., £1 1s. Od., J. G. Kimber, ksq., £1 1s. Od. Captain Stedman 41, A. J. Hugo, Esq. £1, J. Read £1, A. W. Hartnell, Esq., £1, A. Paul Esq., £1, P. J. Levy, Esq., 10s. 6d., F. D. Metcalfe, ksq., 10s., Sydney Park M.Y.C. 10s., J. Besant Esq., 10s., W.J. Daniels, Esq., (second donation) 10s., E. E. Pilcher, Esq., 10s., T. L. Ducker, Esq., 10s., Stewart Martin, Esq., 10s. 103 The Model Yachtsman. September 1929 mene BY B.TUCKE Tea see R, i.M.¥.R.A The Annual Meeting of the International Council was held at Gosport during the International Regatta. Those present were :—U.S.A., Mr. John Black ; Belgium, Monsieurs Heydt and de Wachter ; France, Monsieurs Sottas and Autonac; Herr Zwalgun; H. B. Tucker. Germany, Britain, Messrs. A. J. Hugo and The meeting elected Mr. John Black to the chair. After routine business had been transacted, the question of the B-class was gone into exhaustively. At the suggestion of the chairman, the representatives of the nations put forward their views. Germany suggested a class to the Skerry Cruiser rule, Belgium a class to the Sea wanhaka Rule, France a 6-m. on a scale of 14 ins. to foot, and the U.S.A. a restricted class. Each of these propositions was discussed in turn, and it was considered that the Skerry classes were as complicated to build and design to as the A-class. The French proposition was considered to produce too small a boat for Eventually the matter was adjourned until next year and the national delegates asked to consult experts and see whether any suitable simple class could be evolved, the size required being about that of a 10-rater or a 6-metres. It was agreed that what was required was an intermediate class, between a boy’s class and the A-class. Mr. H. B. Tucker, (45, King Henry’s Road, London, N.W.3) was re-elected as Hon. Secretary to the Association. The meeting expressed a hope that other nations, particularly Sweden and Holland, where organised model yacht racing exists, would shortly join the L.M.Y-R.A. international use, and objection was taken to the Belgian proposition on the ground that it entailed measurement of l.w.l. by certain countries. Mr. Tucker, on behalf of Britain, pointed out that every nation had brought forward a different idea, and that his instructions were that Britain considered that the time was not yet ripe for the establishment of a second international class, and that any action which might divide attention in running two classes instead of one would be a mistake. There seemed amongst the national representa- tives a strong feeling in favour of a simple formula and an objection to taking l.w.l. measurement. The L. and $.A. class was discussed but objected to on this ground, and also because of the long time that the rule had been in existence. | The formation of a Restricted Class based on the delegates’ ideas of a suitable size was suggested by Mr. John Black, and Messrs. Daniels and | Feltwell were called in as technical experts. *““HORTENSIA III’”’ (Belgium). 104 September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. ee SAF lS ASF LONDON JOTTINGS. FOREST GATE M.Y.C. The race for the Knight Cup (10-raters) was sailed on July 30. The wind was fluky and squally veering from N.W. at the start to S.E. at the finish. The winner proved to be “‘Charmian”’ (W. Kingsmill) with 43 points out of a possible 55. “Foam” (R. H. Elwood) was second with 37 and ‘ Carnation ” (C. E. Hodges) third with 35. A special race was held on July 27 for prizes presented by the Club Secretary, Mr. J. E. Cooper. There were twelve entries. The wind was light and abeam, giving a reach each way. The possible was 44 points, and “Vanity” (J. Hutchinson sailed by A. Jerram) and “Fly” (A. Howard) tied for first place with 30 points. In the sail-off for first place, “Vanity” was victorious, whilst “Dainty” (W. H. Apling) was third with 28. Y.M. 6-m. M.O.A. The new boathouse at Surbiton is now complete, and an Opening Day is being held on September 22 when there will be an Oren Invitation Race for the A-class for a Cup to be won outright. Entries can be received up to Sept. 16. There is no entrance fee. Light lunch and tea will be provided. It is hoped that clubs out of London, such as Gosport, Solent, Birmingham, Eastbourne, etc., will be represented. The Hon. Secretary is Mr. J. G. Feltwell, 90, Church Road, Barnes, 8.W., who will be pleased to furnish any further particulars. a SA at a SOUTHERN UNION. (Correspondent, Pay Lr.-Commr. W. E. BEHENNA, R.N.) WEYMOUTH v. POOLE M.Y. CLUBS. This match was sailed in Weymouth Bay, open water, on July 20, in a fair 8.W. wind, and six boats aside were engaged. The sailing is managed, as usual in open water, from rowing boats, and is very different from pond sailing, especially when strong tides have to be considered. It follows the usual procedure of yacht racing, in that a triangular course is set out of nearly a mile—the first leg to the southward being a reach, the second a run with a short beat to the line. The home side (Weymouth) being more used to local conditions, scored from the start, getting the first three boats home in the first heat, and two in the second, thus scoring a victory by 22 points to 8. SOUTHAMPTON »v. POOLE M.Y. CLUB. Southampton M.Y.C. sent a team to Poole on July 13 for a “ return inter-club” match. As only four boats were available, two separate races were sailed, against eight Poole boats. During the first, the course was a run and beat, and the scoring was even until the last, when Southampton drew ahead by 4 points. The scores then were: ‘* Deena” (W. Syvret) 14, *‘La Reine”? (D. G. Smith) 8, * Lady Vi” (H. E. Sexton) 8, ‘‘ Cygnet ” (J. Barnes) 4, Total 34. Poole M.Y.C.: ‘“ Bubbles” (B. Shutler) 10, “Sans Pareil’* (E. Osborne) 8, ‘““ Coquette” (W. 8S. Read) 6, ‘“‘ Ninkinoo” (F. J. Reynolds) 6, Total 30. ‘‘ Deena ” lost only 2 points through her jib becoming unhooked. After tea, the Southampton boats were matched against four different Poole boats. The wind had, meanwhile,. shifted, making the course a broad, and a close reach. This was more favourable to Poole sailors; and, although they beat the visiting boats by short distances, their score drew ahead rapidly, and were : Southampton: ‘La Reine,” 7, “‘Lady Vi” 4, “Deena” 3, Total 13. Poole: ‘Spray’ (R. W. Moon) 16, *‘ Modesty ’’ (G. E. Paine) 13, “* Peter Pan” (R. Bugg) 12, “ Ripples’’ (N. Cole) 10, Total 51. The highest possible on either side was 16. Mr. G. C. Paine acted as O. O. Day. CLUB SAILING WATERS. In the South-West of England, model yachting is progressing rapidly. Eastbourne and Hove have constructed fine new lakes, and they exist at Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton and Poole. In the South, Weymouth contemplates following suit, and making an enclosed lake in the spare space in the backwaters, any inlet from the sea being found cheaper to reconstruct as at the places named than a specially-constructed lake with pumped water. The Plymouth town officials should note this fact. The local club sails on the river at Laira, but they have, as is known to town officials and the local club, an inlet water at Camel’s Head which could easily be made a very efficient and inexpensive model yacht lake. September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. The Solent (Southsea) M.Y.C. members are assisting the Children’s Week Town Committee by instructing a number of youngsters in model yacht trimming and sailing, from 10 to 12 a.m., on the 16th inst. The children will be shown how these up-to-date models are sailed against the wind, on and before the wind, with the.necessary adjustment of sheets, guys and steering gears. 105 I.Y.R.U. CLASSES. The M.Y.A. has just published an Edition of the I.Y.R.U. Rules, as applied to model yachts. This is a very complete and useful little book and contains tables giving displacements and draughts for various classes and l.w.lines, also mast heights, etc., for each class. A copy should be in the possession of everyone interested in the LY.R.U. classes. The price is 1/— (postage 14d.), from Mr. C. N. Forge. Our Scottish Page & By Wanzi fanyax Apart from the usual club events, races have been few during the past month. In case we have missed any important regatta, and the report is omitted from these columns, we must ask the indulgence of our readers on the ground that club secretaries in many cases do not let us have as much news as they might. We could make this a very fine page if we had the co-operation of all club secretaries, so let us see what can be done before the next issue. Glasgow had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. John Black, who came North after the Gosport Regatta on his way home to the States. As usual Mr. Mac- Pherson and his stalwarts did the honours nobly, and we think that Mr. Black had a very good time. Mr. Black also visited Edinburgh, but was unfortunately unable to meet any of the local model yachtsmen as he was unaware that there was a club in the Capital. He hopes to rectify this omission on his next visit. Whilst in Glasgow, he was able to see a 12-m. match in progress at Whiteinch, and for once there was a steady breeze. Mr. Black also inspected our 6’s in the boathouse. Southern readers will be glad to hear that Mr. Black went aboard the s.s. ‘“‘Cameronia’’ well pleased with his visit to Britain. The last we saw of him was safe in the company of a troop of Texas Boy Scouts, and the “Caryl” and her owner, Mr. W. F. Robertson, the donor of our much coveted ** Robertson ” Cup. The West of Scotland M.Y.C. held their open 6-m. Regatta at Whiteinch on August 10. There were 23 entries which is not a bad turn-out for this time of year. The high standard of the latest boats was a noticeable feature, and these little craft would have done credit to any gathering of model yachtsmen both in workmanship and handling. When the Scottish 6-m. Championship is held at Dumbarton on September 21, we expect to see something very good. Unfortunately the Whiteinch Regatta was not favoured, as the wind was in a bad quarter, and many boards had to be resailed owing to fouls caused by the shifty wind. However, everyone was in a happy state of mind and things passed off without a hitch. In passing we should like to compliment Mr. McArthur on his new boat which is the finest he has yet turned out. Apart from admiring the boats and the general manner in which the Regatta was conducted, the event calls for little comment. Two boats ‘‘ Mavis’ and ** Agnes ”’ each scored 12 points out of a possible 14, and sailed a double run for the first and second prizes. ‘‘ Mavis” made a good course up the pond but on the homeward journey she caught on one or two slams from the wrong quarter, and sailed in all directions but the right one. This put the race completely into ‘‘ Agnes’s”’ hands, and sailing steadily she crossed the line a short distance ahead of her rival. Result ‘* Agnes ”’ (T. Williams, Victoria M.Y.C.) winner, “ Mavis” (G. Rodrick, West of Scotland M.Y.C.) second. By the time these lines appear in print the S.M.Y.A. 12-metres Championship will have been held. This year “Thelma” will not defend her title as her owner feels that he would like to stand down and give someone else a chance of winning. Accordingly ‘“‘ Asteroid’ will sail in her place as (continued on page 108.) 106 The Model Yachtsman. September 1929 “PROGRESS.” 6-metres Model, (Scale 13 inches = 1 foot). Designed by Rec. W. LANcE. a fon Ravine Penoeees | : red te i e¥ APS a ar Pe wha ebered th ae ee – + AN J i. aasat e wi: ies | fl =4i {ne a ie — eee a | al LL = =H + eo ay ei thee ScAce In Incnes, ** Proaress” Our Designing Competition. Many readers may prefer this design to the first and second prize-winners on account of the form of keel employed. Blue prints (half full-size) of this design as well as “KALULU” and “GUDRUN ELVIRA” are obainable from MODEL YACHTSMAN Offices for 12/6 a set post free. THE 107 The Model Yachtsman. September 1929 One-Sixth of Full-Size. d an Th § = Loa bwin ¥ & g a u . Race DATUM Line (1Q Tam (Sar Wemrcas Line ) 2 « 2a08) -s thea Onary 1 ee” ISPLACEMENT Rating (im Racing = 32. iGHTS Muse Onur 38 DECK Ano Sanus, Spams Ere LEAS Keen Fittimae es Zits Cae Aicowance (em mooreo im Kees) = aa 5 S| TCT / oi a — 8 — — : Leu. Sueres Hoots ty Ru, Gmerre Mooer. Scace 173° © Ler Sail Plan of “PROGRESS”’ will appear in our next issue. vee wes eo – 108 September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. the next highest scorer in the W.S.M.Y.C. She will be skippered by H. Wright, one of the youngest members of the Club. ‘“* Asteroid ”’ is at her best in light airs, and Dumbarton will probably suit her apart from the honour of holding the Championship flag for a few months. As each entrant pays the sum of five shillings, one feels that the winner is entitled to some reward for his trouble and expense in the form of a souvenir that he can show in years to come. . There is plenty of time between now and the Regatta to arrange this, so we hope that the pretty well. Championships, however, sometimes produce the unexpected. – On September 21, the S.M.Y.A. 6-metres Championship is held also at Dumbarton. Up to the S.M.Y.A. will see their way to doing something about this matter. present no prizes have been given for the event, PROGRESS” rR ENTITY AY | ave awe LY.RU, ee ‘LL GMeTRE = Mover == Scace. 1% = ter SS Scace in INcHES , a PRN SE a a i SS tae “Progress,” 6-metres. Designed by Rea. W. Lance, Gosport. Body Plan—One-fourth of full size. September 1929 The OUR Model Yachtsman. DESIGNING 109 COMPETITION. aie MaiNSAIL ik/ ee = FoneTRiangue S5.35415 2” _ 4 366 / 60 = LESS IS%4oo Sait AREA = 1306 cle – ‘ = & : — 4291 _seaghownes So 28.2 EE —_— — —ee SS : —EEE— ance b, Seme 1% n=! Foor oreseasee7es jae ” iT} 2 dota oh TS 2B sbbl a Sail Plan of “Gudrun Elvira,” (6-m. Scale lfins, = 1ft.) Designed dy Sam Breree, Norway. The full lines of this Model were published in our August Number. September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. 110 SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF BUILDING A PLANKED MODEL. By G. CUTHBERT PAINE. cuts corresponding draw a line each section section with a and transfer in the to the waterline plan and splint through these points. This gives the shape of the keelson. On the body plan draw a horizontal line on each section } inch above the point where the diagonal cuts the section. After marking out your timber in accordance with the plan, it can be taken to a band-sawyer to be cut out, or a bow saw can be used. The keelson is now carved to shape just as if one were making a bread-and-butter boat. The outer edges are then planed to the angle the diagonal makes with each section. It will then be seen that the garboard strakes can be butted up against the keelson as shown on the foreside of the body plan. The keelson will then have to be hollowed out as requisite. The ribs are fitted in one length from inwale to inwale, being screwed to the keelson by three or four brass screws of suitable size. =. a | | 6 Ten t fe 7 9 Im” IN v ia ae LM a 44 ‘ ee ck eeaa diagonal 4 Next we have to set out the shape of the keelson. From the body plan take the exact widths from the centre line at the points where the Ta Pe From the body plan take the distance below j.w.l. where the lower diagonal cuts each section and transfer to the corresponding section on the sheer plan. About 4 inch above each of the points so found make another spot. Through these points run a curve using a spline. This gives the exact line of the top of the keelson. 6 NoSs133\y 3 —— As an example I have taken the drawings of Mr. G. W. Munro’s 6-metres which was published in the December and January issues of THE MODEL YACHTSMAN and set them out in accordance with this method. It will be seen that in this design the lower diagonal covers all the reverse curve except a small part on Section 9. aniyy svaGHin) 9 AQ The principle of the system is to shape the keelson from the fore end of the l.w.l. to the after l.w.l. ending on the lower diagonal, and it will then be found that the lowest plank will now come practically above the reverse curve and is either a flat plank or slightly convex instead of concave. ‘This can now be fitted edge to edge with the keelson like any other plank instead of being rabbetted into it. GOHL3IW Naturally this method takes a larger piece of wood than the usual way, that for this design being 35°2 ins. by 3 ins. by 4 ins. This can be in one piece or built up bread-and-butter fashion in either horizontal or vertical layers. 30 A simple method of laying the garboards of a model yacht has recently been invented by Mr. R. W. Moon of the Poole & District Model Yacht Club. This almost entirely dispenses with the necessity of cutting a rabbet along the keelson, stem and sternpost, and simplifies fitting the garboards when reverse curves come in on the body plan. 1M0 DNIL135 A September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. The stem and stern post will naturally be shorter than usual and can be fitted in the ordinary way and screwed to the keelson. The stern post will only require rabbetting at the top as EDITORIAL NOTE. Mr. Moon’s system, although new in its application to models, is one that has been employed for a number of years past by some yacht builders on the Norfolk Broads. We would suggest that if it is used for heavy models, such as the A-class, a couple of good floors from bilze to bilge will be necessary to take the keelbolts ; also a tie from the mast-step to the inwale at the chain. plates. it will be found that the planks fall into position and can be butted to form the stern. If the keelson is well hollowed out the appreciable extra weight over the ordinary method of construction will be negligible. SPOTTING ~~ 111 A WINNER! DY > From an Original Drawing by H. Hood. lst Model Yachtsman : “Hooray! [ve won.” 2nd Model Yachtsman : “All right, you need’nt jump in after her.” 112 The Model Yachtsman. September 1929 HOW TO BUILD A BREAD-AND-BUTTER HULL. Bread-and-butter building is a method of making a dug-out hull by laminated construction out of layers of wood. It gets its name from the fact that the layers are glued together. This form of con struction has many advantages, as not only does it take less time than plank building but the resultant hull can be built lighter than the planked model, and if the glue joints are well made with water-proof glue, and properly protected by paint, the hull should be every bit as strong. Again the bread-andbutter boat is easier to repair in case of accident, and further (though this applies particularly to a new and untried design) alterations to the fin or keel can be made without disturbing the topsides. The main objection to the method is that it is somewhat more expensive as it uses more wood, and it is less ‘* shippy ” as real yachts are not built by this method. On the score of accuracy there is nothing to choose between bread-and-butter construction and plank building, and everything depends on the accuracy with which the builder works to the design. The preliminary steps in building a boat are the most important, as any lack of accuracy will have a detrimental effect which cannot be remedied afterwards, and whatever method is employed one must use great care in laying the boat off. A full-sized design is needed to work to, and if our lines are not full-size the first thing we have to do is to enlarge the design. This is not so difficult a matter as it sounds and there are several methods of doing it. One method is by the use of proportional compasses. These are fairly expensive instruments, and other methods give just as good a result. By YARDSTICK. exactly through the spots. The profile is set out in a similar manner. When the full-size plan is complete we are ready to mark out the layers of wood for cutting. The best wood to use for a bread-and-butter hull is ‘‘ sugar’ pine which is also known as ‘‘ waney ” pine. This wood is very light, and can be had practically free from knots. Moreover it cuts very easily, and the grain is not too pronounced. It can usually be obtained in wide planks, but if any layer is too wide for the planks obtainable, the requisite width can be made up by glueing a piece onto the side of the board. Ascertain from the design the distance apart of the waterlines, as this will be the thickness of our layers. The usual spacing is l-inch. You will have to obtain wood of a suitable thickness to allow of dressing down exactly to the required measurement. It usually pays to get the wood sanded down to the exact thickness required, as this saves work, and a machine sander works more accurately than the average builder. Our next job is to mark out the layers. Strike the centre line exactly on both sides of the plank and then put in the buttock lines and section lines. Carefully square these up on both sides of the plank. Obviously the wood will have to be cut to the side which is the larger waterline, and, first marking out the spots on the section carefully, tack the batten down and sweep in the waterline. As we are going to reduce the labour of hollowing out by sawing out as much wood as possible before we glue up, we shall now have to mark the inside for removal. At the sides where the hull is more or less vertical, about an inch will be enough to leave. At the ends more will of course be needed. In any case, at least an inch must be left, as otherwise the layers will twist and go out of shape before they are glued up. The upper layers which are the biggest should be laid off first. The wood cut from the centres of these will come in for some of the lower layers which are smaller. In any case the first thing to do is to put in the centre line for the waterline plan. The station lines for the sections are then put in at right angles. For all drawing work use a fine-pointed hard pencil so as to get sharp lines. Taking each waterline in turn, mark on the section line the breadth. This can be done either by using proportiona] compasses, as mentioned above, or with dividers. In using ordinary dividers, set them carefully to the width given on the original, and if the scale is half-size, lay off the distance twice on the corresponding section line. If it is one-third, you will have to lay it off three times, and so on. Another method is to construct a scale on a slip of paper and read off the exact width required. These are laid off on the full-sized plan with a rule, An ordinary rule is not calibrated finely enough and an engineer’s rule is needed. Sometimes a table of offsets is provided from which the design can be laid off. fretsaw. The cut must be absolutely vertical and should be just outside the marked lines. As soon as the spots are in for cne of the waterlines, take a spline (or batten) and sweep in the curve, taking great care that it is fair and passes When the layers are cut out, we have to prepare them for glueing up. With a sharp chisel cut down on the larger face of each layer exactly to the marked Actually the hull, when finished, will be about one-fifth of an inch, and the width you will have to leave at the ends can easily be seen from the design by measuring up from the profile. The actual cutting cut can be done with a keyhole saw or a bow saw, but it will save labour if you take to a steam saw mill and have them cut out on a power September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. 113: line, and then remove the wood outside for a depth of about 4 inch. Do the same on the inside. We now have our marks on the inside and outside of the hull. buttock lines are all useful. Whatever brand of glue you use, follow the maker’s instructions. explicitly. The layers must be carefully cramped. The layers are now glued up in pairs. The best glue to use is a casein glue (Certus is a good brand, but there are others). This glue is waterproof, and the use of an ordinary glue that is soluble in water is liable to lead to trouble sooner or later. In glueing up the greatest care must be taken that the layers register exactly or our boat will be out of truth. For squaring up the section lines centre line and are properly set, you can glue two pairs together, up whilst drying. As soon as the pairs of layers and so on until the boat is properly glued together. The short forward layer which goes to make up the sheer will be the last to be glued on. The hull will now present the appearance of a series of steps, both inside and out. (To be continued ) Ze iZ The Editor accepts no responsibilty for opinions expressed by Correspondents. Letters intended for publication must be brief and to the point. They should not exceed 500 words in length and must be written on one side of paper only. Correspondents are requested to read our note on this subject on page IT4. SIMPLE RATING RULES. Sir, Whilst the small six is a really fine little model. especially now that she is on all fours with the big boats as regards crew weight and salt water measurement, it cannot be claimed that she is to a simple rule. I am not really sure that simplicity is a necessary quality for an international rule, as if it is really to be used for international competitions, we expect the best men in each country to compete, not those who will not trouble to cope with a rule that requires a knowledge of the first four rules of arithmetic. In saying this, I have no desire to outrage the feelings of the simple rule men, but I do think that it is a case of being frightened by the look of a formula before they try to come to grips with it, and that if they really tried they would find that these so-called difficult formule present no more complications to design to than a simple rule. sailors other than our heftiest! In any event, I trust that an international match for the B-class (if and when we have one) will not be sailed on any but a good water. In all these discussions, however, I have seen no mention of what is perhaps the best simple rule of all, the French International Rule. The class under this rule which would be most suitable is the 6.5 metre, and the scale could be one-fifth, we have heard of the advantage of a big scale to a small class, and here we could have the best ever from this point of view. The boats are centre board or keel craft, but this. could be arranged in the model by allowing a bulb keel and scale weight for crew. For the benefit of those who do not know the class, I give the rule for the real yacht with its equivalent for a model on a scale of one-fifth of full size. L.O.A., 6.5-metres (51.17 ins.) maximum. L.W.L. The total length of the overhangs (fore and aft) not to exceed one-fifth of the l.o.a. If in excess, the length to be taken as four-fifths of l.o.a. S.A. 30 sq. metres (1,349 sq. ins.) maximum. Displacement. 600 kilos (10.5 lbs., add for crew, Of all simple rules to which there are model classes, undoubtedly the L. and S.A. class, as exemplified by the 10-rater, is the best, and they are quite good boats from a model point of view. The fact that the rule is thirty years dead amongst big boats, however, makes its adoption internationally by modelmen inadvisable. anchors, chains and gear say,5.5 lbs., equals 16 lbs.) minimum. At the same time, the argument used by adherents to this rule that “it suits our water,” is not a good Freeboard. 0.35 metres (3.55 ins.) minimum. Draught (for keel yachts). 1 metre (7.87 ins.) one. The Scotsmen with small waters, many of which are tree-girt, likes the wee six also ‘‘ because it suits our water.” Actually it is the size and weight that is handy, and from that point of view either the 10-rater or the six are equally advantageous for waters other than our biggest and maximum. Formula : Lw.l.x vs. vD must not exceed 2.8. say approximately 22 for models. . Yours faithfully, PARLEZVOO. 114 September 1929 The Model Yachtsman. AILSA REMONSTRATES. Dear Mr. Editor, The Amaxosa cheel who cooks your Scotch kail was surely in a hurry when he wrote that I was found over-rating. It is true that I was immersed in a septic tank (they did not try to stick pins into me), but the only tangible result was that a new member, unaware of the lethal nature of the liquid, was laid up with a poisoned hand. Wasn’t it awfully generous of him not to sue the club for damages ? However, some kind friends have presented a ripping new tank, and it is hoped that it may be filled with nice clean fresh water in time for next season. The charming and innocent young measurer, who thought that a lady’s top-sides should be included in her waist measurement, now tells me that my rating is 32.586. This year I have won only 130 points to my opponents’ 31, and if Mr. Drown makes a bigger sail for me I may still be in the running with the fast young things that will come out next season. All contributions and Editorial communications should be addressed to The Editor, and must contain name and address of sender. When a nom de plume is adopted, the correct dame and address must be enclosed for our satisfaction. Contributions for publication must reach us not later than 10th of month previous. All advertisements must be addressed to The Advertisement Editor, and should reach him by 10th of month previous to publication. All orders for the Magazine should be accom- panied by remittance and should be addressed to The Publishing Department. Yearly subscription, rate 6/6 per annum, post free in the U.K. and Empire. America 1.60 dols_ All Cheques and P.O.’s should be crossed and made payable to the Cashier. Aren’t model yachtsmen awful ? Yours ever, AILSA. TRIMMING BY DIAGRAM. Sir, There was once a ship’s company consisting of Captain, mate and one passenger, assembled for dinner, at which the cook served a “roly-poly a pudding. Said the captain politely to the passenger: “Do you like ends, sir?”’ ‘‘ No, I don’t,’ responded the passenger. ‘** Well, me and the mate does,” said the captain, as he cut the pudding through the middle. Mr. Plew’s diagram and article affect me in somewhat the same way. The middle is good, digestible stuff, but I am at a loss as to the ends. The fore end gives a definite angle for the boom that will take the boat on a certain course, but the after end says that the jib will require setting to suit. As the boat will take a course corresponding to the mean angle of all the sails, this amounts to altering the boom angle in effect, and, therefore, its original position would not seem to be right. 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